Abstract |
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare disorder characterized by severe axial and/or limb rigidity, spasms and continuous motor unit activity on EMG. Symptomatically these patients are usually treated with GABAergic medications. We present a 45-year-old woman with SPS, who failed high dose of GABAergic medication. With intrathecal baclofen by intrathecal baclofen pump she had a significant improvement in her symptoms and quality of life.
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Authors | Bobby Varkey Maramattom |
Journal | Neurology India
(Neurol India)
2010 Jan-Feb
Vol. 58
Issue 1
Pg. 115-7
ISSN: 0028-3886 [Print] India |
PMID | 20228478
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Baclofen
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- GABA Agonists
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infusion Pumps, Implantable
- Injections, Spinal
(methods)
- Middle Aged
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
(drug therapy, pathology)
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